Hedwig von Trapp (born 1917) was the third daughter in the famous von Trapp family, whose story was immortalised in the musical "The Sound of Music". She is represented in the movie by the character Brigitta.

I can't separate the name from Harry Potter's owl. Even knowing historic figures with the same name, my mind still strongly connects Hedwig as only ever Harry's snowy owl. Which I guess is what happens when you grow up reading Harry Potter!

This is also the first name of the stunning Austrian-born American actress Hedy Lamarr (born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler, 1913-2000). Her most famous role was as Delilah in Cecil B DeMille's biblical epic, Samson and Delilah.

I love the name Hedwig….. it's my middle name and I like it because it's different (my other names are very common right now). I was named after my great-grandmother and I love how it's so strong. Hedwig is a nice part of me that I can call up when I feel like I need strength and it's a deep part of my identity.

― Anonymous User 5/27/2014

Hedwig was the name of Harry's snowy owl in Harry Potter. She was a gift given to Harry by Hagrid on his 11th birthday. She lived until 6th book, where she was tragically killed on July 27th, 1999 by a Death Eater in the Battle of the Seven Potters.